The Arizona Republic's Bob McManaman reports the Arizona Diamondbacks could sign RP Juan Acevedo (Pirates) to a minor-league contract by the end of the week. A recent scouting report had him pitching in the 94 mph range with full command of four pitches.

The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports Pittsburgh Pirates P Juan Acevedo was given his unconditional release from Triple-A Nashville Friday, May 28. Acevedo was 0-4 with one save and a 9.00 ERA in 18 appearances at Nashville.

The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports the Pittsburgh Pirates had 19 pitchers and 29 players on hand for the first day of a five-day mini-camp at Bradenton, Florida. The initial workout lasted 90 minutes and featured light throwing and bunting drills. The only no-shows were P Kris Benson and P Juan Acevedo. They will report today and are scheduled to begin workouts.